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Sun Jun 15, 2008 6:31 pm |
i have a combination skin..with a little bit acne.. the main problem is i have big big pores..
i've tried many brands to make the pores smaller..but it never happend...
so guys.. can anyone have any recommendations to me about good toner? thank you soooooo much! |
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Sun Jun 15, 2008 7:10 pm |
Once pores develop you cannot shrink them again, and toners are the worse because they use strong astringents to temporarily tighten the skin but that also makes your skin dry.
The key to making your pores look small is to remove the excess sebum and dirt buildup trapped in the pores. I use cream cleansers, enzyme peels, gentle clay masks and control creams to constantly exfoliate my skin and to draw out dirt and oil.
To prevent pores from enlarging, you need to use products that help with hydrating the skin, enlarged pores is a sign that your skin may be too dry. |
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Sun Jun 15, 2008 10:03 pm |
I swear by my Proactiv toner...it moisturizes and contains a small amount of glycolic acid to help keep your pores clean.
I get mine on ebay so that I don't have to buy the rest of the Proactiv stuff that I no longer use. |
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Mon Jun 16, 2008 1:05 am |
miranets wrote: |
Once pores develop you cannot shrink them again, and toners are the worse because they use strong astringents to temporarily tighten the skin but that also makes your skin dry.
The key to making your pores look small is to remove the excess sebum and dirt buildup trapped in the pores. I use cream cleansers, enzyme peels, gentle clay masks and control creams to constantly exfoliate my skin and to draw out dirt and oil.
To prevent pores from enlarging, you need to use products that help with hydrating the skin, enlarged pores is a sign that your skin may be too dry. |
thanks for sharing Miranets..
so what brand is ur recommendation for toner? thank you again |
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Fri Aug 22, 2008 6:28 pm |
happylydia wrote: |
i have a combination skin..with a little bit acne.. the main problem is i have big big pores..
i've tried many brands to make the pores smaller..but it never happend...
so guys.. can anyone have any recommendations to me about good toner? thank you soooooo much! |
Two excellent toners to consider: Kate Somerville Clarifying Treatment Toner and PSF Clarifying Facial Toner. Non-drying, balancing, and refreshing! |
_________________ Former m/up artist, former fan of OLD-school, pre-Lauder M.A.C Anti-M.A.C ! |
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Fri Aug 22, 2008 7:23 pm |
I love using Yonka Lotion PNG (Normal to Oily Skin). |
_________________ 34, oily acne-prone skin, Toronto, Canada |
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Sat Aug 23, 2008 2:53 pm |
I am not a big TONER user, but I have found that using Witch Hazel (Dicksons) after doing a mud mask really help to clean thing ups and close the pores that I just got all the junk out of. It does not dry the skin either. |
_________________ 39 Year "young" female, Using PTR glycolic cleanser and Finacea with success! Passion for living and love Sunny Days/Beaches and The Ocean |
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Sat Aug 23, 2008 3:30 pm |
I use Dr Hauschka toner, and I too suffer with large pores, and its not harsh. Their cleansing cream along with it is good at reducing them.... if used properly. |
_________________ 35 Year Old English, mother of twins. Slightly oily & break-out prone skin with deep frown lines in my forehead (I HATE them). |
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Thu Aug 28, 2008 4:47 am |
I'm a huge toner fan. A lot of moisturizers are too heavy for my oily skin so toners provide just the right amount of moisturizing for me. None of my favourites make pores look smaller though. I like the Pevonia sensitive skin toning lotion. It's very soothing. I also like the Garnier Invigorating Toner. It's quite inexpensive. I bought it because of all the positive reviews on Makeupalley and haven't been disappointed. The fragrance is quite light which I like. I also am a huge fan of Paula's Choice 2% liquid. It exfoliates w/ BHA. |
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Fri Aug 29, 2008 7:12 am |
happylydia wrote: |
i have a combination skin..with a little bit acne.. the main problem is i have big big pores..
i've tried many brands to make the pores smaller..but it never happend...
so guys.. can anyone have any recommendations to me about good toner? thank you soooooo much! |
This is true that no toner can shrink your pores or anything else for that matter. Perhaps with diligent use of a good AHA or glycolic acid serum, eventually skin will APPEAR to look smoother and I say appear because once you stop using these products your skin will revert back to what it was. I get the best results with Paula's Choice AHA. |
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Fri Aug 29, 2008 10:36 am |
is that true that sensitive cannot use AHA products? |
_________________ Lydia |
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Fri Aug 29, 2008 1:20 pm |
I think toner might be the woes cosmetic to shop for because many of them contain alcohol and some people ( weel Paula Begoun ) says that witch hazel and essential oils are bad too...so I'm like you. totally confused about what to use on my skin too. I was thinking of the AVC toner but did not heard about that for a while ( I post about it maybe you can have a look at this too.)So I will follow up on your post to see everybody's recommendations. |
_________________ Katya, 30, Shiny disco ball prone to breakout,not sensitive, fair skin ,still try to find the perfect skincare routine. |
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Fri Aug 29, 2008 6:55 pm |
happylydia wrote: |
is that true that sensitive cannot use AHA products? |
I have sensitive skin and can use both AHA and BHA. I know many people with sensitive skin can't though. My impression is that it is an individual thing - mostly trial and error. I usually have bad reactions to products with high alcohol content and strong fragrances (my skin becomes inflamed or will break out). I know there are products with low AHA percentages so that might be a good place to start to see how you tolerate AHA. I know Reversa sells a product with a low AHA percentage (4%) and most of their products are fragrance free. I have used the Reversa lotion w/ 8% and was pleased with the results. I have also used the Proactiv toner which contains AHA but it also contains witch hazel (which has an alcohol content). Initially I was reluctant to try this product but it's ok. I know a lot of people find it too strong though. |
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Sat Aug 30, 2008 12:44 pm |
I'm in my early 40's. I have found that the simpler, the better, with toner for me. I use Dickinson's Witch Hazel and my skin has never looked better. |
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Sat Aug 30, 2008 10:53 pm |
toner should be apply with a cotton pad,in order to final clean the skin before applying the moisturizer.. rt?
so what about toner spray? u cant really use cotton pad with the toner spray..so is that means the skin will not be cleaned properly since the toner spray doesnt really help clean the skin?
becoz im using a spray mist at the moment. but i jst feel maybe its not good enough...
any suggestions pls!!thank you all! |
_________________ Lydia |
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Mon Sep 01, 2008 5:45 am |
i just bought one blue astringent toner from Kiehl's..ppl say its good for reduce the size of pores.. i found my skin really tied after apply..is that means it does helped to close the pores?
anyone tried the toner yet? share with me pls! thanks! |
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Wed Sep 03, 2008 8:42 am |
happylydia wrote: |
i just bought one blue astringent toner from Kiehl's..ppl say its good for reduce the size of pores.. i found my skin really tied after apply..is that means it does helped to close the pores?
anyone tried the toner yet? share with me pls! thanks! |
I feel stimulate |
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Thu Sep 04, 2008 12:19 pm |
Jurlique rose water works well for my combination skin |
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Thu Sep 04, 2008 12:21 pm |
everybody say Jurlique rose water is very good.. but nothing happend to my skin
really dunno what to use.. |
_________________ Lydia |
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Thu Sep 04, 2008 1:01 pm |
I got hooked on the NaturDerm Triple Lavender Face Foam from manslayerliz. She is right, great stuff. Tones and cleanses,and smells delicious, organic and no SLS junk. Love love,love this line, smart and fast, oh and it works! Miranets, I asked my derm guy and he said yes you can shrink pores, that the size doesn't actually change as it will continue to expand and shrink from different products and temp changes. I have seen this myself. My pores seem to get larger in the hot weather. Sure appreciate all your knowledge! |
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Thu Sep 04, 2008 1:03 pm |
happylydia wrote: |
everybody say Jurlique rose water is very good.. but nothing happend to my skin
really dunno what to use.. |
I think it is hard for a toner to change the size of pores, maybe you need some nice serum or facial mask. |
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Thu Aug 30, 2012 4:02 am |
miranets wrote: |
Once pores develop you cannot shrink them again, and toners are the worse because they use strong astringents to temporarily tighten the skin but that also makes your skin dry.
The key to making your pores look small is to remove the excess sebum and dirt buildup trapped in the pores. I use cream cleansers, enzyme peels, gentle clay masks and control creams to constantly exfoliate my skin and to draw out dirt and oil.
To prevent pores from enlarging, you need to use products that help with hydrating the skin, enlarged pores is a sign that your skin may be too dry. |
Two things:
1. Not all toners are drying?
2. Isn't pore size mostly genetic? |
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Thu Aug 30, 2012 5:49 am |
Ifound have bath 2-3 times a week really helps clean the pores. Of course it still big, but much cleaner, so don't look that big any more |
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Fri Aug 31, 2012 9:29 am |
I highly recommend Obagi toner, very gentle on the skin. But would also recommend their Obagi gentle cleanser also(both products available on EDS)...
Usage would be:
Obagi gentle cleanser first to clean the face or skin,
next use Obagi toner to PH balance your skin.
then, afterwards, just use a mild "oil-free" moisturizer....
DO NOT USE SOAP ON YOUR FACE.
I hope this helps.
Good luck!
happylydia wrote: |
i have a combination skin..with a little bit acne.. the main problem is i have big big pores..
i've tried many brands to make the pores smaller..but it never happend...
so guys.. can anyone have any recommendations to me about good toner? thank you soooooo much! |
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